Do you like Sudoku?

I love numbers so I think that's why I like it so much.

i am very bad at maths but still i manage to solve even the best of sudoku its not about maths its about placing right number at right place

Yeah, it's not math, it's really logic. The online game uses colors and shapes if you like that better than numbers.

Well, I used to do that link EVERY day, it was part of my morning ritual. I don't think I've played in MONTHS though because I've been too busy with mylot!!! But, I'm a numbers kinda gal, so it's pretty easy for me.

You're welcome ;)

I really enjoy it. I started playing it when I was a teenager - MANY years ago. I know it's just recently gotten popular, but it is a lot of fun.

Logic puzzles are great too. I wish I had the time for them all, but I don't any more...

Sometimes I have to start it over because I've messed it up so bad...

I am a big puzzle fan too, it just keeps the mind going.

Mostly, it's based on the numbers 1-9. The grid has 9 squares across and 9 squares down that you will fill in with a number, but no number can be repeated in any line across or down. There is also 9 boxes outlined within the main grid. Within each of those boxes, there are 9 squares, one each for number. So, no number can be repeated in any line across or down, or any of the 9 squares that are outlined. I usually try to find the "easy" numbers first. I start with the first corner box of 9 squares. I start with the number 1. If there is no number 1 in that "box" I look and see if there is a number 1 in the lines and rows that go into that box. Any line or row that goes into that box that has a 1 will mean there is no 1 in the 3 boxes that contain that line. You basically rule out where the number WONT go to narrow down where it WILL go. There are always going to be "easy" numbers to find by ruling out where they wont go. If I don't see where the number goes I move on to the next number until I have gone through all 9 numbers. Then I move onto the next square. You will get some numbers in that way and then I do the same thing, but I look in the lines across or down. T hat probably confused you more - my husband doesn't get it, but everyone's mind works differently. Good Luck!

It keeps the mind going, so I can see how he would like to do that when he's not busy at work.

Yeah, they're not for everyone. I'm a puzzle solver though so it's a fun challenge for me.

Thanks, I'll check that one out too. My mom loves them too so I'll pass it on to her also.

Oh yes, the books are great too! My favorite is Dell. I think they have the best variety. I don't buy any other brand.

It definitely helps keep the mind sharp!! I love almost any kind of puzzle.

It is a lot of fun, and it keeps the mind fresh a bit...

I have probably been doing these puzzles since I was 12... I've always loved Dell puzzle books and bought them all the time as a teenager. They had the best variety and I remember doing the sudoku puzzles in them way back then!!! That's cool that your daughter helped you get started with them. Have you checked the webpage I listed? That's a lot of fun...

This is such a great game to keep your mind working. Glad you like it also.

Even though it involves some brain power, I think it's still very relaxing. I can imagine you need something like that after dealing with the little ones!